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Mastering Effective Meetings – Simple Strategies for Engagement and Clarity

By Communication, Effective Meetings, HR, Leadership, Lesley Herald, Team Building

Mastering Meetings Effective meetings are a key driver of employee engagement. Poorly run meetings waste time, erode trust, and disengage teams, while intentional, well-structured meetings build alignment, clarity, and connection. Every meeting sends a message to employees whether their time and input are valued. Leaders…

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Leadership Peaks and Troughs and How to Not Get Stuck

By Coach Ernest Lewis, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Mindset, Uncategorized

Leadership is a rollercoaster full of highs, lows, and twists. Small business owners can ride it with more steadiness by leaning on servant leadership (serving your team first) and emotional intelligence (EQ) (self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.) Together, these tools help you process challenges, build trust,…

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Coach Ernie Lewis Entrepreneurship

The Truth About Entrepreneurship Readiness

By Coach Ernest Lewis, Decision Making, Leadership, Mindset, Motivation, Success
Passion and confidence aren’t the same as readiness. Many entrepreneurs leap too soon, confusing personal growth with business skills, relying on sugarcoated feedback, or overlooking real market demand. A readiness checklist, validating your idea, understanding finances, building skills, and preparing emotionally, helps you avoid failure....
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Tough Love

Tough Love – The Secret Ingredient Your Small Business Needs

By Continuous Improvement, High Performance, Leadership, Mindset, Motivation, Success
Encouragement keeps you moving, but tough love drives real growth. In business, that means facing hard truths whether it’s admitting a product isn’t selling, refining your marketing, or rethinking team fit. Tough love isn’t negative; it’s responsibility. Success comes when you stop making excuses and...
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Self-Leadership

Leadership on Steroids – Leading from the Heart Through Self-Leadership

By Coach Ernest Lewis, Emotional Intelligence, Gratitude, Leadership, Self Leadership, Success
Leadership doesn’t start with a title. It starts with you. Self-leadership means owning your mindset, habits, emotions, and accountability before leading others. For business owners, it’s essential: mindset drives momentum, habits build systems, emotions need management, and accountability begins within. Lead yourself first, and your...
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AI Prompts EA Lewis & Associates Business Coach

AI Prompts – Your New Secret Weapon for Small Business Success

By AI, Coach Ernest Lewis, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, High Performance, Leadership, Managing Change
  AI isn’t just for tech giants. It’s a game-changer for small business owners too. By learning to write clear, detailed prompts, you can create content, draft emails, brainstorm strategies, and even improve customer service in minutes. The secret? The better the prompt, the better...
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